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  • ‘Every teacup has a story’

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Join us for an enchanting afternoon of tea, tales, and togetherness. Guests are invited to bring their favorite teacup—whether it’s a treasured heirloom, a travel find, or simply one that makes you smile.

    $35
  • Metz Day 2025 at the Waltham Museum

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Vintage cars on display! Kids' activities. Antique cars. Special guests. Vintage bicycles. Talks. Tours. A visit from Harriet Quimby, a daring Aviation pioneer (actress portrayal). A panel with an amazing 10-year-old who is restoring an Orient Buckboard! Unveiling our newly renovated auto bay with restored 1911 Metz Plan car! George King presentation "How I restored […]

    Free
  • Evening with author and Waltham native Richard Ballo

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Richard Ballo is a multi-award winning author and a popular national speaker on topics including death and dying, grief, bereavement, and healing. Richard, WHS class of '72, will engage us in his writing process that led to his numerous stirring and insightful books. Join us for book signings and a conversation with Richard after the […]

    Free
  • Earle Ovington, Air Mail, and the First Flight Over Waltham

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Join us for the last of our 2024-25 Saturday Social Series: “Earle Ovington, Air Mail, and the First Flight Over Waltham.” Earle L. Ovington was the United States' first airmail pilot and flew the first official airmail route in the nation's history on Long Island, New York, in September 1911. Prior to that, Ovington was […]

    Free
  • Steampunk Show and Tell

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Join us at the Waltham Museum for "Steampunk Show and Tell." Curious about what steampunk IS? Wondering WHY all the top hats and goggles? Interested in HOW this genre is […]

    Free
  • History of Jazz

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    The Waltham Museum's Saturday Social Series continues with "History of Jazz." Jazz up your Saturday as award-winning jazz guitarist Gerry Beaudoin, a lifetime Waltham resident, gives a talk on the "History of Jazz." Museum tours and refreshments available. Seats are limited, so signup by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing info@walthammuseum.org with name, phone number and email, […]

    Free
  • Hooked on Fishing: 50 years fishing in Waltham

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    We continue our Saturday Social Series with "Hooked on Fishing: 50 years fishing in Waltham." Join us as Jack Cox takes us along, fishing with him on the Charles and […]

    Free
  • History of the Waltham Fire Department

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Join us at the Waltham Museum as we continue our Saturday Social Series. "History of the Waltham Fire Department" Today more than 160 members make up the Waltham Fire Department and serve the public by providing fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention, fire safety education, rescue, and hazardous materials response services. A long way from […]

    Free
  • The Art of Elegance: An 18th-century lady prepares for a Twelfth Night ball

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Step into the glittering world of 18th-century high society! A formal party in the 18th century was more than just an evening soiree for women of means. A good part of the day was spent preparing, because one could not be seen by their peers to be anything less than spectacular. Join Michele Gabrielson as […]

    Free
  • Waltham in the time of slavery

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    & Reading Frederick Douglass On Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Waltham Museum presents a special event pairing the story of Waltham slave Fliex Cuff's fight for freedom in 1780 with statesman, author and abolitionist Frederick Douglass's impassioned 1872 speech to America. View details. Free event. RSVP by calling 781-893-9020 or emailing […]

  • History of Farming in Waltham

    The Waltham Museum 25 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA

    Please join us at the Waltham Museum for a panel discussion of Waltham families recalling the history of their family fare and memories of living and working on a family farm. We have limited seating so call 781-893-9020 to reserve your spot.

    Free